KiteGlobePecem Harbor
Pecem Harbor is a kiteboarding spot near Fortaleza in Brazil, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in August, September, October, November, December.
| Country | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Fortaleza |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | August, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | -3.5423, -38.8322 |
About Pecem Harbor
Clean water. Waves breaking in perfect sets and between waves perfectly flat. Tide starts to change every 6 hours approx. Size of waves 1-2m (sometimes more). Nice clean breaking waves over sandy bottom. Wind blows mostly side to the waves. Few rocks at the top of the point, and few stakes further downwind. Very strong current, being good in riding upwind necessary. In high tide often it's formed a flat water lagoon that can be 150x80m.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pecem Harbor?
The best time to kite Pecem Harbor is August, September, October, November, December, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Pecem Harbor offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Pecem Harbor?
From Fortaleza or Cumbuco take the main road towards Pecem, Taiba etc. Turn right at teh sign to the Cauipe lagoon. Follow the road until the ocean and keep following turning left and drive to its end at the pier. Access with a normal car possible, but you can get stuck in the sand. The you also have quiet a walk to the spot. With a 4x4 or buggy the access is no problem, and you can also drive on the beach. Then you can also park right at the launch. At low tide no problem, at high tide it gets tricky. Or drive to Pecem, and walk to the point, which is a long walk.
Hazards at Pecem Harbor
Currents, Rocks, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.